Security and Fire Officer

Required for: As soon as possible

Location: Deans Yard - Westminster School

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours of work: 40 hours per week

Salary: £30,975.73 per annum

Benefits

• A generous School pension scheme
• Free access to the School’s leisure facilities, including a fitness gym (restricted hours)
• Access to the School’s Cycle to Work Scheme and season ticket loans following completion of our standard probation period
• Private medical insurance (opt-in)
• Free school meals are also available when working on-site.

Job Role

We are seeking a professional and customer‑focused Security and Fire Officer to join our Security Team. You will have a strong situational awareness and the ability to respond calmly and efficiently in emergencies.

Hours and Shift Pattern

The role is full‑time and will require flexibility to work shifts between 07.00am to 11.00pm, Monday to Friday and 07.00am to 07.00pm on Saturdays, as well as attending key School events. Full‑time hours are 40 per week working for 52 weeks of the year.

Closing Date

The closing date for this role is midday on Monday 6th July 2026. Interviews will take place in person shortly after the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the security of the school premises and its contents, including patrolling buildings within the Estate.
• Following procedures to enable access to buildings as required throughout the year and ensuring that all buildings are secured each night.
• Monitoring alarms and CCTV.
• Carrying out routine fire safety checks across the Estate, including checking fire doors, fire exits, emergency lighting, fire signage, and ensuring escape routes remain clear.
• Testing and inspecting manual fire call points and inspecting portable firefighting equipment.
• Reporting any fire safety defects, hazards, or concerns through the Incident Reporting System and to the Security and Fire Manager.
• Assisting with regular fire safety inspections and supporting compliance with the School’s fire safety procedures.
• Communicating effectively with the team through a daily log.
• Controlling the allocation of keys through maintaining a daily log.
• Assisting Reception in the greeting and receiving of visitors and contractors.
• Being ready to escort visitors or contractors on site.
• Understanding how to use the Access Control System to provide appropriate access rights for members of the school community.
• Monitoring and controlling those entering and leaving Little Dean’s Yard, including the use of gates and signage as and when required.
• Assisting with school events as required.
• Working with security from Westminster Abbey to ensure an effective working relationship with others who share the site.
• Delivering letters and parcels to the Post Room or as required.
• Maintaining appropriate conduct and demeanour and being correctly dressed at all times.
• Undertaking suitable training to enable the tasks and duties required to carry out the job.
• Carrying out other tasks as may be instructed by the Security and Fire Manager, Interim Head of Facilities, Director of Estates, or other senior members of the School Management.

Qualifications

Security experience would be advantageous, and a good working knowledge of health and safety and fire safety practices is essential. You will be professional, approachable, and possess excellent customer service and communication skills.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.